Five days after being acquired to boost their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees are sending Jake Bird to Triple-A.

In their Yankees debuts, David Bednar and Jake Bird were among the many culprits in a mind-numbing 13-12 loss to the Marlins at loanDepot park.

The New York Yankees optioned reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A on Tuesday.Bird, who was acquired at last Thursday's trade deadline, allowed six earned runs on four hits (two home runs) with two walks and four strikeouts over two innings (three appearances) after joining the Yankees.